Are you looking forward to walking down the aisle with the love of your life? What about ending your wedding in style? Well, we need to make sure that your wedding starts and ends in a perfect manner. That is the why you cannot afford to take chances when planning your reception. Things have to be done properly, so much so as to treat your guests to an experience they’ll live to remember for many years. Here are three essential and fun wedding ideas on how to end your wedding reception in style.

        i.            Go all out on your desserts

In most weddings, requiring one to serve a dessert at their wedding reception, certainly, is one of the unique wedding ideas of ending a reception on such a great note. Who wouldn’t want any desserts? Dessert serves as an important role when looking forward to treat your guests to an amazing and unforgettable variety of delicious treats.  Desserts should ideally coordinate with your wedding theme. Pay attention to details when setting up the dessert table so as to achieve desired results. Definitely check out our friends over at Michelle’s Catering.

      ii.            Get an experienced artist to draw portraits

Ever heard of this in weddings? It’s a great idea of making your wedding reception stand out! No doubt about that. Hire a seasoned artist whose sole purpose is to paint beautiful portraits of you and your guests. The portraits that your guests received will as a beautiful reminder of your wedding day and the unique experience they received. Drawing portraits is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest wedding ideas not to forget when planning your reception. Check out our amazing friend and artist John Garcia.

    iii.            Get a cigar bar

Are you looking for something unique and elegant? You can consult the amazing team of The Mobile Cigar Lounge, an experienced company on all matters of cigars and whisky. The Mobile Cigar Lounge is located in New Jersey and with its many years of expertise in this field you will, beyond a doubt, get a real deal as far as giving your wedding guests a variety of experiences goes. End your night with a smoke with those you love!

There you go! Follow these three simple wedding ideas and your reception will, absolutely, end on a high! 

“The Marines Have Landed”

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The tactical pause as described by Third Lieutenant guest Joey Mac Dizon, is the moment taken by some military personnel to think and contemplate their situation. As a Marine Corps Veteran and entrepreneur, Joey brings servicemembers together to build community through his venture “The Mobile Cigar Lounge”. “Mission First, People Always”, is what guides Joey in his work and life. During this episode we’re happy to announce our new partnership with Project Refit to reduce the Veteran suicide rate and social isolation.

Learn more about The Mobile Cigar Lounge here: https://www.themobilecigarlounge.com/about-us

Learn more about Project Refit here: https://www.projectrefit.us/

The Third Lieutenant Podcast is the first of its kind. A podcast that focuses on the role that higher education plays in the journey of United States military service-members. Men and women in uniform travel a path in academia that often looks different from their civilian counterparts that requires a special type of navigation. Often balancing a career, family, and multiple assignments and deployments, service members and their support network are invited to share their success stories on this platform. Subscribe to the Third Lieutenant Podcast to hear how the skills and experience in uniform prepares service members to meet the demands of academia and beyond.

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Joey Mac Dizon. Joey served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman and was deployed in Norway, Mongolia, and Iraq in 2008 and 2009. He is the co-founder and CEO of the Mobile Cigar Lounge and Belleau Wood Cigars. In the first part of our talk with Joey Mac, he shares the story of how he joined the Marines as well as what his experiences were while deployed. https://belleauwoodcigars.com/ http://mobilecigarlounge.com/

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Joey Mac Dizon. Joey served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman and was deployed in Norway, Mongolia, and Iraq in 2008 and 2009. He is the co-founder and CEO of the Mobile Cigar Lounge and Belleau Wood Cigars. In the first part of our talk with Joey Mac, he shares the story of how he joined the Marines as well as what his experiences were while deployed.

Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em (Part 1) https://anchor.fm/combatzone360/episodes/Smoke-Em-If-You-Got-Em-Part-1-e12vunb

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US Marine Joey Mac Dizon runs the Mobile Cigar Lounge, offering a very unique service for parties, weddings, retirements, and more! We will discuss the good and bad of operating a mobile service business and the challenges of operation during COVID. Joey is a funny guy, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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Hey everyone! As you know, my name is Danielle and I am the owner of Danie Marie Events. I am a Master Certified Wedding Planner and Ambassador through The Bridal Society, the leading Wedding Planning Certification Program in the world, and the largest membership of Certified Wedding Planners & Venues. We, at The Bridal Society, know how important hiring an educated Wedding Planner or Coordinator is. The Bridal Society is a wedding planner lifetime membership and certification program focused on raising the standards in the industry and ensuring that all couples have an opportunity to have the wedding day of their dreams.

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Joey Mac Dizon, owner of The Mobile Cigar Lounge.
Welcome, Joey! Thank you for taking the time to speak with me.

Tell me a bit about your company.
The Mobile Cigar Lounge is 100% Veteran-owned and operated by myself and two of my partners. The company was founded in September of 2018 through our combined love for cigars and the unique experience it provides. We wanted to bring the sense of camaraderie that we got in the military along with that memorable experience to the civilian aspect. Special celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, and retirements. It’s pretty amazing how cigars and their scents can take people back to some fond memories – maybe it was your grandfather or father who smoked cigars when you were younger and the smell just transports you back to a good place.
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Giving Back and Serving Well with Joey Mac Dizon

Joey Mac Dizon of The Mobile Cigar Lounge. He is the co-founder and CEO of the New Jersey based Mobile Cigar Lounge where they bring the cigar experience to events and roll premium cigars in person.

The best part of entrepreneurship is taking what you LOVE and forming a business model in which you get paid to do that thing.

You always have to be a student. Even if you’ve already ear it before, you may pick up something different the second go-around.

Get a mentor, someone who’s in your industry and excelling in business. Get someone who has been through where you are and can help guide you to avoid wasting time, money and energy.

Treat every client as if they are your only client. Give them the attention they deserve.

Before you think about scaling your business, think about if you’ll be able to keep the same level of client experience when you bring in a higher volume of clients.

Extinguish any fires that may come up even before they start up. If it looks like you won’t be hitting a deadline, reach out days before that deadline and give them an update. Don’t wait until they realize that you missed the deadline.

Giving back to your community and to charities should be a necessity. Younger generations are focusing on businesses that give back. We want our money to do more than just buy things.

Serve as if you’re working for 1 person or for 1 Million.

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Book – The Gold Standard by Colin Cowie

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His Rugby team is headed to the finals

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Mettle of Honor: Veteran Stories of Personal Strength, Courage, and Perseverance

By Tiffany MartschinkEvery U.S. Military service member and veteran embodies two simultaneous truths – a unique strength of spirit and the temperament needed to accomplish all that comes their way. Their stories are here to shed light on personal issues our veterans have experienced and are still grappling with every day – even after a life in uniform. These are their stories.Come listen by clicking hereCheck out other episodes! Mettle of Honor 

How to incorporate a cigar bar into your wedding reception

Hosting a wedding is no easy task. You must develop a theme, establish a budget, hire many vendors, and entertain your guests. If you are still looking for inspiration to choose a theme and hire entertainment, we have the solution for you, a cigar bar.

I know it sounds uncommon, but cigar bars are a whole concept that can help you set the mood for your wedding. You will also entertain your guests with a unique experience filled with history and craft. Handmade cigars are an ancient craft that will interest your guests.

First, you need to find the right venue, one that allows smoking, find out what policies they have regarding ashtrays and disposal. Outdoor weddings are ideal to set up cigar bars, choose a space that is on sight but away from kids or food areas.

Outdoor weddings tend to have rustic or bohemian themes; they work nicely with the cigar bar aesthetic. For example, you can set up a space with leather chairs, rustic tables, and create a perfect mood incorporating festoon lights. Complement it with personalized signs that guide your guests to the area.

A professional tobacconist will welcome your guests and walk them through the experience. Cigar bars are more than a spot for your guests to smoke; they offer the knowledge of an ancient practice that has been perfected over centuries. It is an experience and a moment shared with those who you appreciate; it is a gift.

To set up a complete atmosphere, along with the beautiful display of the mobile cigar, you can add a whiskey bar. Your guests’ experience will be complete with a specific whiskey paired with the cigar of your choice. Your guests will explore the world of cigars and whiskey the right way, by the hand of an experienced tobacconist and veteran entrepreneur.

If you are hosting an elegant or vintage wedding, a cigar and whiskey bar can fit right into your reception. You can add decorative details like vintage decanters as flower vases or set up an elegant table to accommodate your personalized and individual take-home bags. Consider art deco furniture to provide a chic and elegant look to the lounge area where the cigar roller will install.

Weddings are unique events; they gather family and friends to celebrate two individuals’ love and union. When you celebrate something as powerful as love, you want to create memories that will last a lifetime. Cigar bars are more than unique experiences. Your guests will remember the moment they shared with their loved ones over a cigar, which is what life is about moments.

We are a team of experienced tobacconists and veterans that love to share our knowledge and bring a luxury experience to your wedding and events. If you are planning a unique wedding, we are here to take it to the next level; your guests will forever treasure the mobile cigar experience. 

Is a cigar bar a must in wedding receptions? Well, yes and this is why!

Are you stuck figuring out the best wedding ideas that will bring a touch of uniqueness to your wedding reception? Worry not, all you need is a cigar bar. There is not a single doubt that a cigar bar is one of the best ways of treating your wedding guests to an experience that they’ll love and remember for a long time. The idea of ending the reception on a high note is mostly pushed by the groom. But, you might be wondering why a cigar bar is essential in your wedding reception, right? We consulted New Jersey based cigar gurus The Mobile Cigar Lounge on this and the following are two need-to-know reasons why you need a cigar bar in your reception.

        i        Adds a lot of fun

It is a fact that goes without mentioning that it doesn’t matter if you are among the cigar enthusiasts or an absolute novice, a cigar bar will add lots of flair to your wedding experience. And, that is all you want after all, right? It brings around a lot of fun as guests get the chance to try out something new.

      ii.            Brings a touch of socialization

Those who are familiar with having cigar bars at wedding receptions agree that its, certainly, one of the greatest wedding ideas that cannot be ignored thanks to its social aspect. People get around cigar bars and as they continue to do that, they get to socialize and know each other.

The social factor of cigar bars in wedding is actually manifested when family and friends alike come together for light moments as they enjoy the enjoy with the reception going on. People get to catch up, especially if it has been long since they last met.

At the end of the end, the question will remain, do you want to have a reception like no other and end it style? Well, don’t miss a cigar bar in your set up. It is such a cool wedding idea.